Best Cafes in Hackney, Greater london (2025)

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Top-Rated Cafes & Coffee Shops in Hackney, Greater london

Mae + Harvey

414 Roman Rd, Bow, London E3 5LU, UK

4.7 (579 reviews)
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Masha'Allah! Great place to have a coffee and brunch/lunch and chill! Cosy and welcoming atmosphere, great customer service always with a smile and politeness! The french toast with blood orange and white choc panacota is amazing, definitely recommend it! 10/10 !

Anonymous - 5 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

An absolute must in Bow for breakfast, brunch, coffee etc! What a lovely place. First you'll notice the warm, friendly welcome. Young, engaged staff who are quick to serve. Lovely menu of home-prepared dishes - the fennel sausage patties on sourdough were superb. Great coffee and a nice atmosphere. If you have to queue then do! It's worth it.

Anonymous - 3 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

I've been to Mae & Harvey twice now and both have times have been absolutely spot on. The quality of the food for the price is just excellent. The roast chicken sandwich is a reason to come back again and again. The coffee is quality and the team working in there have been helpful, friendly and take the time to have a conversation with you

Anonymous - 2 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

One of the best brunches we had in London so far! The whole menu was amazing, we ordered Chicken Sarnia, the old bay roasted potatoes and the chestnut pancake. The perfect mix for both savoury and sweet, the ideal flavour compliment. Extra stars for dog friendliness, our pup was able to dine with us and we even got a special nook just for our pup.

Anonymous - a month ago

Rating: 5 / 5

One of my favorite meals during my trip to London. Elevated yet approachable kippers on toast with a beurre blanc and lovage oil sauce. Presentation was stunning, food was scrumptious. Finished every last drop of sauce that i could. Lovely cappuccino and fresh orange juice as well. Thank you guys for a delicious meal :)))

Features:
  • Dine-In
  • Serves Breakfast
  • Serves Lunch
  • Serves Beer
  • Serves Wine
  • Serves Brunch
  • Serves Vegetarian Food
  • Takeout
  • Dog Friendly
  • Restroom
  • Good for Children
  • Cocktails
  • Vegetarian Food
  • Desserts
  • Coffee
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Nearby Landmarks:
  • Café East - 29m away
  • Spice Hut Roman Road - 42m away
  • Roman Road Market - 299m away
  • Cake Box Bow - 22m away
  • Delicious Vape - 39m away
Caffe In

334 Hackney Rd, London E2 7AX, UK

4.6 (145 reviews)
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P: 020 7739 9254

I got an iced latte with oat milk and hazelnut syrup, it was a tad too sweet for my liking. The banana and chocolate loaf was nice. Gave an extra star as the server was friendly

Anonymous - a month ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Great sidewalk café that I happened upon while walking in the neighborhood. Tried a couple different cake slices, the lunchbox cake, orange poppyseed, and the Victoria Sponge. All were just as delicious as they looked in the window(and they were stunningly beautiful)! As soon as I left, I regretted not trying a sausage roll as well, they looked as great as the rest of the baked goods!

Anonymous - 4 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

One of the best places to get cakes in London hands down! Creative, handmade, toothsome and colourful. Nice staff too, very professional.

Anonymous - 6 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

This place is phenomanal. The chai latte was one of the best I’ve ever had. The food was fresh and delicious. We ate the handmade vegan sausage roll and it was delicious. The owner is super nice. 10/ 10 I would recommend !

Features:
  • Dine-In
  • Serves Breakfast
  • Serves Lunch
  • Serves Brunch
  • Takeout
  • Desserts
  • Coffee
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Nearby Landmarks:
  • Hackney City Farm (below reviews for Christmas opening times) - 64m away
  • Haggerston Park - 184m away
  • Crypt Of The Wizard - 189m away
  • Columbia Road Flower Market - 332m away
  • Haggerston School - 321m away
Cafe Melo

103 Shacklewell Ln, London E8 2EB, UK

4.7 (122 reviews)

P: 020 8770 7110

I'm new to the coffee hype so I decided to buy a latte since I was in the dalston area. Cafe melo is a nice, clean establishment. I saw quite a few people with their laptop so I can imagine it's a space for local people to have a pastry and a coffee. The latte didn't take long and I was happy with the results. I'll certainly go back again and probably pick up a sandwich or a pastry.

Anonymous - 3 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Stumbled across their Monday day-time chess club - friendly folk who want to be off their phones. They lent us a set. Soup of the day was great. Toastie was tasty, some chutney or salad would have been great. Coffee really good

Anonymous - a month ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Lovely warm cafe, coffee is delicious and food is generous! Its always bustling which is a testament to how good it is!

Anonymous - a year ago

Rating: 4 / 5

Very cute cafe ! I fortunately had the opportunity to visit the cafe when I went to play football in the area and had a delicious mushroom toastie. The coffee looked really good but I already had too much caffeine - the conversations around me focused on how incredible the cortado was - so I can recommend it. Cute vibes for people who like to read books in coffee shops with a mellow playlist in the background. Love the colours ! Love the homeliness !

Anonymous - 6 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

I had a cheese and mushroom toasty at this cafe about 4 years ago which was unforgettably good. Just had another one this morning and can confirm they are still as insanely delicious as I remember. Great food. Great coffee. Lovely vibe. 5 stars

Features:
  • Dine-In
  • Serves Breakfast
  • Serves Lunch
  • Serves Beer
  • Serves Brunch
  • Serves Vegetarian Food
  • Takeout
  • Outdoor Seating
  • Dog Friendly
  • Restroom
  • Good for Children
  • Vegetarian Food
  • Desserts
  • Coffee
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Nearby Landmarks:
  • The Shacklewell Arms - 92m away
  • Elif food centre - 318m away
  • Papo’s Bagels - 79m away
  • VFDalston - 312m away
  • Somerford Grove Practice - 191m away
Bake Street

58 Evering Rd, Lower Clapton, London N16 7SR, UK

4.5 (403 reviews)
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Love, love, love this place- makes you want to return over and over! Everything here is good, I don’t think you can really go wrong. The Nashville Hot chicken is a particular favourite! We were lucky to get the jaw a collab in august, it was delicious! All the bakes we’ve tried have been awesome.

Anonymous - 3 months ago

Rating: 4 / 5

Pretty much the perfect smash burger! Soft quidgy bun, delicious juicy patty, loads of mustard, ketchup and pickles. Don’t bother with the tater tots as a side, they just tasted like frozen hash brown bites.

Anonymous - 7 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Weekday treats and weekend eats - the rotating and creative menu here nails it! The smashburger and birria showstoppers but the entire menu is worth exploring. Don’t sleep on the soft serve if the weather is right.

Features:
  • Dine-In
  • Serves Breakfast
  • Serves Lunch
  • Serves Brunch
  • Serves Vegetarian Food
  • Takeout
  • Outdoor Seating
  • Restroom
  • Good for Groups
  • Good for Children
  • Wheelchair Accessible
  • Vegetarian Food
  • Desserts
  • Coffee
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Nearby Landmarks:
  • Karv Steakhouse - 9m away
  • Linden Children & Family Hub - 209m away
  • Royal Sovereign - 495m away
  • The Nightingale Practice - 346m away
  • Hackney Downs Studios (Creative Workspace) - 457m away
The Hackney

503 Hackney Rd, London E2 9ED, UK

4.6 (614 reviews)
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P: 020 7961 1604

We can’t recommend The Hackney enough as a wedding venue! When we were planning our wedding, my now-husband and I were on the lookout for something a bit different—not too traditional, with a cozy, intimate vibe. The venue’s industrial style caught our eye as soon as we walked in for the first viewing and knew right away it was the one for us. Working with Hugo, the venue coordinator, was absolutely seamless. From our first planning meeting to the food tasting, everything felt super smooth and stress-free. Hugo really knows his stuff and made the whole process so easy for us. One thing that really stood out was the planning spreadsheet Hugo gave us. It broke down all the costs and let us play around with different options to see how they’d impact the final price. There were no hidden surprises—just total transparency. We were a bit nervous about having an all-vegetarian menu, worried that some of our meat-loving guests might not be into it. But the food was a massive hit! Even the pickiest eaters loved it. People are still talking about how amazing the dishes were—especially the smoked butter, which was a crowd favourite. Overall, The Hackney was the perfect backdrop for our wedding. It had the right mix of unique style and incredible service. The Osbornes

Anonymous - 9 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

I photographed a wedding here on the weekend. It was one of the best venues I've been to. The staff are so amazing and friendly, they really look after their suppliers. The wedding breakfast room is a perfect combo of industrial and high end but still has a cool edge to it with its white brick and metal frames. I would like to that the staff at the venue for being so lovely to me and I cant wait to be back again.

Anonymous - 5 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

I’ve photographed a couple of weddings here recently and I’ve been really impressed by how friendly and professional this venue is. It’s a compact space but can cater for a decent crowd - up to 60 for a sit-down meal and more for a standing event/party. The style is industrial (as befits the location) with loads of lush greenery, candles and the all-important disco balls, and a covered outside area. As a wedding vendor, the staff treated me extremely welcomingly and kindly and I’ve heard from my clients that they also felt well looked after during the booking process. The food was amazing. It’s a great place for a cool East London wedding reception and I hope to work there again!

Anonymous - 3 years ago

Rating: 5 / 5

You have to venture inside to appreciate this beautiful large quirky space. Shop front has no seating, but go on through after you've ordered at the counter and you'll find yet another room...and then another. Well worth an investigation, wonderfully decorated, lots of seating, some really comfortable chairs too...coffee was great. When we visited on a Sunday, there was no food, only coffee was being served and a few cakes. I had a Cortado, would have preferred it in a smaller cup or glass...my companion ordered a flat white which was unusually served in a lovely small cup, while my Cortado came in the big glass, didn't look so nice. But like I said...it tasted GREAT, strong and smooth and that's what counts. Highly recommended. Thanks guys ✨

Anonymous - 4 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

We celebrated our daughters wedding here recently. It was a fabulous venue, very stylish. The staff were all professional, very friendly and accommodating. The atmosphere was exceptionally good and we had a wonderful time and made many many lovely memories, which we will treasure forever.

Features:
  • Dine-In
  • Reservable
  • Serves Breakfast
  • Serves Lunch
  • Serves Beer
  • Serves Wine
  • Serves Brunch
  • Serves Vegetarian Food
  • Takeout
  • Outdoor Seating
  • Live Music
  • Children' Menu
  • Dog Friendly
  • Restroom
  • Good for Children
  • Cocktails
  • Vegetarian Food
  • Desserts
  • Coffee
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Nearby Landmarks:
  • Hackney Cycles - 15m away
  • Cambridge Heath Post Office - 81m away
  • The Gossamer City Project - 47m away
  • Tesco Express - 86m away
  • Metal Morphosis Piercing - 24m away
Climpson & Sons Café

67 Broadway Market, London E8 4PH, UK

4.4 (499 reviews)

P: 020 7254 7199

Superb coffee selection with a deeply knowledgeable staff. The bright decor convinced us to stay for brunch and we were not disappointed.

Anonymous - a year ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Great daily coffee, delicious, tasty and rich and perfectly priced at the same time. Staff are friendly and welcoming. What a fantastic establishment. Cafes that are charging £3.90 for a cappuccino - take notes.

Anonymous - 7 months ago

Rating: 4 / 5

Climpson and Sons is a small coffee shop with selling some high quality coffee and pastries. I had their filter brew batch of the day, which was from Colombia and had a nutty flavor. Note there are no chair to sit on, it’s more of a grab and go place. Staff was also friendly.

Anonymous - 6 months ago

Rating: 4 / 5

Really excellent coffee served by at a great little bakery spot. Takeaway service is quick and great everytime. The 8.4 flat white was smooth and flavoursome.

Features:
  • Dine-In
  • Serves Breakfast
  • Serves Lunch
  • Serves Brunch
  • Serves Vegetarian Food
  • Takeout
  • Outdoor Seating
  • Vegetarian Food
  • Desserts
  • Coffee
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Nearby Landmarks:
  • Off Broadway - 13m away
  • Broadway Market - 86m away
  • Hill & Szrok - 36m away
  • Netil Market - 166m away
  • Bella Vita - Broadway - 46m away
The Vincent

2, Atkins Square, Dalston Ln, Lower Clapton, London E8 1FN, UK

4.4 (516 reviews)
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P: 020 8510 0423

I recently celebrated my birthday at Vincent Restaurant, and it was a fantastic experience! The service was excellent, and the staff made us feel very welcome. Although I’m not a vegetarian, I noticed plenty of great options on the menu. Plus, it’s dog-friendly, which was a wonderful bonus. Highly recommend!

Anonymous - 3 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Having breakfast at The Vincent was truly amazing! The food was fresh, delicious, and had a great variety. The Mediterranean breakfast, in particular, was rich and very satisfying. The service was absolutely perfect; the staff was friendly, attentive, and quick. With its cozy atmosphere and top-notch service, we had a delightful experience. I highly recommend it!

Anonymous - 3 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

I stayed one day because it was recommended to me. Another day, while looking for a better place, I ended up returning to the same place, THE VINCENT. Not only was the food fantastic, but the staff was also magnificent, real people attending to people. I will come back

Anonymous - 2 weeks ago

Rating: 4 / 5

Very attentive staff, dog friendly, coffees are a bit small, by the time your meal comes you'd need to buy another. Great tasting food.

Features:
  • Dine-In
  • Reservable
  • Serves Breakfast
  • Serves Lunch
  • Serves Dinner
  • Serves Beer
  • Serves Wine
  • Serves Brunch
  • Serves Vegetarian Food
  • Takeout
  • Delivery
  • Outdoor Seating
  • Live Music
  • Children' Menu
  • Dog Friendly
  • Restroom
  • Good for Groups
  • Good for Children
  • Wheelchair Accessible
  • Cocktails
  • Vegetarian Food
  • Desserts
  • Coffee
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  • Wheelchair Accessible Seating
  • Wheelchair Accessible Restroom
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Nearby Landmarks:
  • Dalston Lane Post Office - 43m away
  • Pembury Community Centre - Peabody - 6m away
  • Marks and Spencer - 352m away
  • CHASE & SORENSEN // Scandinavian Vintage Furniture, Lighting & Art - 44m away
  • Hackney Flooring - 168m away
Mare Street Market

117 Mare St, London E8 4RU, UK

4.3 (1,804 reviews)
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P: 020 3745 2470

Spacious place with a lovely atmosphere (it is a pretty venue with nice chandeliers and delicate lighting). Staff is friendly but not the most efficient (3 stars on that). I had the Mexican burrito, an oat late and an orange juice. The food was delicious, though I was disappointed about the orange juice as it was not natural at all (too artificial).

Anonymous - 2 weeks ago

Rating: 5 / 5

It was quite busy when we visited during the summer weekends. Regardless, we were still able to find a table indoors. The design of the place is absolutely stunning—it does feel like a market (hence the name) but with a more sophisticated twist (if that makes sense!). We had pizza during our visit, but I assume there are other food options available besides Italian. It’s a lovely spot to visit with friends, socialise, and soak in the great vibes.

Anonymous - 4 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Nice interiors and decorations with plenty of spaces to sit inside and outside. Love the part with all the chandeliers, plants and sculptures. Diverse menu with plenty of options in reasonable prices. We went for pizza which was made to perfection about £12 on average. We did not wait long for our food although it was busy. Toilets are clean and sanitary pads provided in the ladies’ room. A lot of attention to small details which you don’t expect when you visit such a busy place. Staff were nice too. So all in all, worth coming back.

Anonymous - a month ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Beautiful unique place in the heart of Hackney. Their Sunday Roast is very very reasonably priced, high quality, portions are big and tastes amazing. The people that worked there all gave us a warm smile and does not look rushed despite it being full.

Anonymous - 5 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

I read the reviews before going here, many of which were poor so I was hesitant. However, I’m glad I gave it a go because the service we experienced was great; all staff were very welcoming, friendly & attentive. My Korean chickens wings and pizza were delicious. Every aspect of the pizza was perfectly flavourful, including the lovely tomato sauce for the base, and the dough was light, fluffy and thin on the base. My partner also liked the chicken wings and gave a 7/10 for the lobster roll. Neither of us liked the cocktails. The strawberry daiquiri was really bitter/soapy & the rhubarb fix lacked flavour. Loved the chandeliers. We ate in the restaurant section because it was quieter and had table service.

Features:
  • Dine-In
  • Reservable
  • Serves Breakfast
  • Serves Lunch
  • Serves Dinner
  • Serves Beer
  • Serves Wine
  • Serves Brunch
  • Serves Vegetarian Food
  • Takeout
  • Outdoor Seating
  • Dog Friendly
  • Restroom
  • Good for Groups
  • Good for Children
  • Wheelchair Accessible
  • Cocktails
  • Vegetarian Food
  • Desserts
  • Coffee
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  • Wheelchair Accessible Restroom
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Nearby Landmarks:
  • The Five Points Brewery & Courtyard - 173m away
  • Night Tales Loft - 68m away
  • Netil Market - 116m away
  • Netil House (Creative Workspace) - 44m away
  • Texaco - 139m away
Cafe Cecilia

32 Andrews Rd, London E8 4FX, UK

4.4 (370 reviews)

P: 020 3478 6726

Unparalleled service. My partner has an allergy to seafood and they made provisions for her to enjoy some of the dishes on her birthday. The staff were super lovely and friendly and chucked in a complementary sorbet and candle to boot. Executed to perfection. Highly recommend.

Anonymous - 4 months ago

Rating: 4 / 5

This was my second time here and this time we came for Saturday lunch. Between the two of us, we shared the crab risotto (good flavour), onglet with chips and peppercorn sauce (beef was cooked well and the sauce was delicious) and the pork chop with borlotti, grilled and green sauce (the pork was a bit dry). The service was super friendly and attentive.

Anonymous - 2 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

I turned up at this place with no reservation on a Sunday and was accommodated in no time the the lovely lady at the door. They have very polite and nice staff. The drinks menu had an extensive choice of beverages and good selection of wine. The food was delicious, the beef with chips had a delicious peppercorn sauce. The bread and butter pudding was very tasty!

Anonymous - 2 weeks ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Lovely staff, good atmosphere, and delicious food! The anchovy and sage fritti and deep fried bread and butter pudding were a highlight. Would definitely come back again, and will be recommending to friends!

Anonymous - 2 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Top notch eatery, the dishes are all quite simple but full of flavour. There is maturity and confidence in a menu like that. The highlight of our meal was the deep fried bread and butter pudding with cold custard - mmmm yes please!

Features:
  • Dine-In
  • Reservable
  • Serves Breakfast
  • Serves Lunch
  • Serves Dinner
  • Serves Beer
  • Serves Wine
  • Serves Brunch
  • Serves Vegetarian Food
  • Outdoor Seating
  • Restroom
  • Cocktails
  • Vegetarian Food
  • Desserts
  • Coffee
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Nearby Landmarks:
  • Stronghold Climbing Centre - London Fields - 5m away
  • Yeast Bakery - 27m away
  • The Viktor Wynd Museum of Curiosities, Fine Art & UnNatural History - 181m away
  • The Five Points Brewery & Courtyard - 280m away
  • Broadway Market - 268m away
Franze & Evans Cafe Hackney

203, 213 Mare St, Studios, London E8 3QE, UK

4.0 (35 reviews)

P: 020 3874 7201

Jeeeeeeeeez the food here is mad good. I came into Franze and Evans today to wfh as I wanted a change of scenery and not only are the staff friendly and super helpful, but the food and coffee is top quality. Such a lovely place to work and munch. Such a great vibe. If only I had room for the range of gorgeous cakes on offer!

Anonymous - 2 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Great discovery. This restaurant/café/coworking area is very cosy and well decorated. If you need a place to work or chill, go there without a doubt!!

Anonymous - 3 years ago

Rating: 5 / 5

We had an excellent meal in this new addition to the are. I had the trecolore, the poached egg was done to perfection and love having spinach as well as smoke salmon at the same time! There is a promotional deal on so we were compelled to try the dessert and we were not disappointed. I thought the croissant pudding was an absolute delight. Would love to return and try the other dishes.

Features:
  • Dine-In
  • Serves Breakfast
  • Serves Lunch
  • Serves Wine
  • Serves Brunch
  • Serves Vegetarian Food
  • Takeout
  • Outdoor Seating
  • Restroom
  • Good for Children
  • Wheelchair Accessible
  • Cocktails
  • Vegetarian Food
  • Desserts
  • Coffee
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Nearby Landmarks:
  • London Starnight Supermarket. - 39m away
  • Workspace® | Mare Street Studios - 18m away
  • London Fields Lido - 441m away
  • Lidl - 167m away
  • Yellowbellyphoto - 12m away

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